The Pioneer
📍 Southern Alps, New Zealand
mtb
Date
28 November–3 December 2026
Distance
~250km total · 5 stages
Elevation
7,000 m
Difficulty
mtb
Dolomiti Superbike
Dolomites, Italy · 5 July 2025
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
A legendary Dolomites marathon MTB with relentless alpine climbing. Huge vertical gain over technical and gravel sectors at altitude.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 60km · 119km
- Elevation
- 3,900 m
- Surface
- singletrack, gravel
- Typical W/kg
- 3.8–4.8
Rider fit
climbers
Who it's for
Strong climbers with solid off-road handling who relish long, steep ascents in the mountains.
Who will struggle
Heavier riders and those who avoid sustained climbing — nearly 4000m of ascent rewards a high power-to-weight ratio.
Training focus
Threshold and sustained climbing power, plus descending confidence on technical alpine terrain. Prioritise W/kg.
Are you ready for this race?
Compare your W/kg to see how you stack up against this race's typical level — and which races fit you best right now.
FAQs
Is this race suitable for road riders moving to MTB?+
The fitness will transfer, but invest time in technical descending and loose-surface handling before race day.
How much climbing is there?+
The long course packs in roughly 3900m of ascent, so power-to-weight and pacing on the climbs are decisive.